All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Contemporary item #1488195 (stock #12530)


TIGER

Acrylic painting on old canvas with the modernized tiger of 'Minhwa' (Traditional Korean folk painting), contemporary, Japan, 22.2 x 27 x 2 cm (8.66 x 10.62 x 0.78in)


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1990 item #1488200 (stock #08420)


STONE PHALLUS

20th century, Japan. 24.5 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm (9.64 x 3.34 x 2.55in).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1488293 (stock #MC203)
Rare Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Pack Horse (AD 386 - 534)

This rare and interesting pottery model of a pack horse, or pony, was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" with a base coat of white pigment on top of which has been applied black pigment in places. Note the detail of the pack on its back that includes two water containers and a rabbit.

Height 25 cm, length 27 cm...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1488320 (stock #ML028)
Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Camel

This small and attractive pottery model of a camel was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a reddish-brown pottery that has been cold-painted in a base coat of white with yellow-ochre and reddish-brown pigments on top. The camel stands upright with its head slightly raised.

Height 20 cm...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1488368 (stock #MC382)
Very Rare LARGE Chinese Qin Dynasty Military Listening Pottery Jar with Seal and Oxford TL Test

This oversized vessel, in the form of a "cocoon jar" was made during the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC) or possibly a little earlier during the Warring States period (475 - 221 BC), but even then by the Qin state. It is made from a fairly high-fired fine-grained grey pottery...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1488407 (stock #12532)


STONE PHALLUS

Applied its coincidentally essential natural form with minimal processing by human hands. Personally its details unknown, but heard it was excavated from the old site in Chichibu region in Northern Kanto area, Japan when acquired. 22 x 11 x 6 cm (8.66 x 4.33 x 2.36in)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1488410 (stock #MC083)
Fine Rare Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Inscribed Buddhist Sanskrit Pottery Jar

This very rare and fascinating pottery jar was made around the 13th - 14th century during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province, at the time a particularly isolated part of China...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Contemporary item #1488427 (stock #05463)


CARP STREAMER 1

Collage work made from ‘koinobori’ (carp streamer / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koinobori) made of old ‘washi’ (Japanese paper)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Contemporary item #1488428 (stock #05464)


CARP STREAMER 2

Collage work made from ‘koinobori’ (carp streamer / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koinobori) made of old ‘washi’ (Japanese paper)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1990 item #1488707 (stock #08421)


PHALLUS DOLL

Traditional Obata folk clay doll from Shiga, Japan. Showa period, 20th century. H 27 x W 10 x D 9 cm (10.62 x 3.93 x 3.54in).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1930 item #1488780 (stock #WN420)
Two Chinese snuff bottles made of porcelain, both painted in underglaze blue and red. The cylindrical one with figural depiction, the base with Yongzheng mark, but dating to the 19th century, the stopper made of stone with bone spoon. The smaller bottle with a scholar and boys, dating to the 20th century, the stopper and spoon made of metal with coral-imitating top. Condition: the marked one with chip to the footrim and base with hairline. The small one with a tiny rim frit. Dimension: c...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1990 item #1489045 (stock #12535)


SMALL TEAPOT

Traditional Japanese pottery teapot called 'kyusu', but smaller and unique tri-footed make attached with natural vine handle, with primitive surface by the warmth of handmade. Anonymous artist, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Total: H 12 x 9.5 x 5 cm (4.72 x 3.74 x 1.96in). Practically usable...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1489049 (stock #1314)


KARUTA

Remains of the 18 old paper picture cards (with no cards to be read) in a game of Japanese card game called 'karuta' (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karuta), early 20th century, Japan, 5.5 x 8 cm (2.16 x 3.14in) each...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Contemporary item #1489258 (stock #05467)


LARGE LETTER SIGNBOARD, WIND

Single Japanese Kanji letter as 'Kaze' (Wind) carved out from old single wooden board. 68 x 55 cm (26.77 x 21.65in). Slightly bended.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1489259 (stock #08423)


IN THE SUBURBS OF PARIS

Vintage oil painting on canvas, "In the suburbs of Paris, France" by a Japanese painter, Aoyama Masakichi (1920-1994), 1959, 45.5 x 33.3 x 2 cm (17.91 x 13.11 x 0.78in)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1489302 (stock #08424)


LANDSCAPE 1914

Antique Japanese oil painting on canvas, by an anonymous painter named 'N. Omure', 1914, with some aged vertical flaws just like being the parts of its landscape itself. 45.5 x 38 x 2 cm (17.91 x 14.96 x 0.78in)...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1489303 (stock #05468)


KIMONO DESIGN SAMPLES 5pc.

Set of washi Japanese papers printed by wood block. 1930s, Japan.

Photo#1 - 104 x 83 cm (40.94 x 32.67in)
Photo#2 - 120 x 83 cm (47.24 x 32.67in)
Photo#3 - 117 x 110 cm (46.06 x 43.30in)
Photo#4 - 20 x 87 cm (7.87 x 34.25in)
Photo#5 - 65 x 73 cm (25.59 x 28.74in)


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1489368 (stock #08425)


AOYAMA 1955

Vintage oil painting on wooden board, 'Landscape (Aoyama (,Tokyo))', 1955, by a modern Japanese painter, Amano Saburo (1919-2006). 33.5 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm (13.18 x 9.64 x 0.15in).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1990 item #1489369 (stock #12538)


LEGS STANDING ON ROCK

Inscrutable Japanese metal okimono object as 'iwaza' (stone-like socle used as the base for a Buddhist statue) attaching just legs part, Showa period, 20th century, H 7 x 15.5 x 9.5 cm (2.75 x 6.10 x 3.74in). Metal material but magnet don't attract. Aged deterioration as is, with some scratches and flaws as generally. (*The white ceramic doll is not attached with this item. Please put on something you like and enjoy.)


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1489729 (stock #MC407)
Chinese Southern Song Dynasty Moulded Qingbai Porcelain Vase

This attractive pear-shaped vase was made during the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 - 1279), most likely at one of the kilns in Fujian province. Interestingly it is made in several sections that have been luted together. The mid section is decorated with a scrolling floral pattern. The outer body is coated in a particularly glossy and finely-crackled pale green transparent qingbai glaze. The glaze also extends just into the inner m...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1489730 (stock #MC406)
Chinese Southern Song Dynasty Moulded Qingbai Porcelain Vase

This attractive pear-shaped vase was made during the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127 - 1279), most likely at one of the kilns in Fujian province. Interestingly it is made in several sections that have been luted together. The mid section is decorated with a scrolling lotus blossom pattern, below which is a repeating lotus leaf pattern. It is coated in a finely-crackled greenish-blue qingbai glaze that stops short of its foot. The in...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1489739 (stock #MC401)
Fine Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Bowl

This attractively-shaped monochrome glazed porcelain bowl with flared rim was made during the 13th / 14th Century (Late Song - Yuan Dynasty). It is coated in a glossy finely-crackled transparent pale greenish-blue qingbai glaze save for the inner surface of the small foot that remains unglazed.

Diameter 13.5 cm (5.25 inches). It is in fine condition and is free from any restoration or repair.

From a group of Song to Ming...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1489744 (stock #MC398)
Fine Chinese Yuan / Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Porcelain Bowl with Incised Design

This "heavily-potted" porcelain bowl was made in the 13th - 14th century during the Yuan (AD 1279 - 1368) or early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), most likely at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. The upper outer wall is decorated with an incised wave pattern. It is coated in a crackled celadon glaze of good colour. The glaze, that has a very pleasant "silky-smooth" feel to it, stops short of the foot, rev...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1489748 (stock #MC392)
Very Rare Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Textured & Interior Glazed Porcelain Wine Cup

This extremely rare (unique?) porcelain wine cup was made during the 12th - 14th Century (Song - Yuan Dynasty). The inner surface is coated in a finely-crackled pale olive-green celadon or qingbai type of glaze. But its most interesting feature is the unglazed textured outer wall, decorated with cord or fabric impressions. There is a firing bubble to the inner surface.

Height 3.8 cm. It is in fine conditi...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1489757 (stock #MC404)
Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Bowl with Moulded Floral Decoration

This fine porcelain bowl was made in the Southern Song Dynasty (AD1127 - 1279) around the 13th - 14th Century. The inner surface is decorated with a deep and crisp moulded pattern featuring lotus blossoms above which is a key fret band. Save for the unglazed rim, it is coated in a very finely-crackled qingbai glaze of a pale yellowish-green colour.

Diameter 15.5 cm (6 inches). It is a lovely example in...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1940 item #1489827 (stock #05469)


FIRST NIGHT

'Shunga' (Japanese pornographic painting) of bride hand-drawn on thin silk with natural mineral pigments, 1930s, 46 x 41 cm (18.11 x 16.14in). Fold in the lower right corner. Roll it up into a tube for the shipment.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1489873 (stock #MC384)
Very Rare Large Chinese Early Northern Wei Dynasty Glazed Pottery War Horse & Rider

Surely among the rarest of ancient Chinese pottery horses are the large glazed equestrians from Shanxi province dating to the early Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). This is one such example. It is made from a relatively high-fired buff-coloured pottery that has been coated in a finely-crackled amber coloured glaze, save for the flat base that remains unglazed. The rider sits upright within a small saddle ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1489874 (stock #MC385)
Fine & Very Rare Large Chinese Early Northern Wei Dynasty Glazed Pottery Armoured War Horse & Rider (with Oxford TL Test)

Surely among the rarest and most desirable of ancient Chinese pottery horses are the large glazed equestrians from Shanxi province dating to the early Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). This is one such example. It is made from a relatively high-fired buff-coloured pottery that has been coated in a finely-crackled amber coloured glaze, save for the flat base that remain...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1489913 (stock #08430)


DANCING TANUKI

Japanese okimono made of natural wood that applies the form created by natural forces to its main body with the minimum human processing, is motif of traditional Shigaraki ware tanuki (raccoon dog) statue with characteristic big balls between legs, Showa period, 20th century, H 32.5 x W 16.5 x 18.5 cm (12.79 x 6.49 x 7.28in)


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1970 item #1489951 (stock #15149)


NUPTIAL OCTAGONAL SEWING BOX

Traditional Korean octagonal sewing box sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be, as a light-weight paper-mache gem but with the sense of profound presence in such largeness, shape, and lovely color pattern reminded of ‘Obangsaek’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obangsaek), mid-late 20th century, approx. H 24cm (9.44in), D 32.5cm (12.79in). Surface darkened overall but inside original bright coloring still remained (damaged ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1490012 (stock #12542)


SCROLL OF SUMO WRESTLERS

Pictures of various sumo wrestlers and kanji words of 'hono' (dedication), titled "Untiring nerve" as its contents is like mental direction. Kaei 6 (1853), Edo period, Japan. 105 x 13.6 cm (41.33 x 5.35in). Aged deterioration as is, with stains and rips.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1490027 (stock #MC417)
Tall Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Female Figure (Water Carrier) with Oxford TL Test

This fine tall pottery figure was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). A whole variety of pottery figures of varying sizes of this general type comprising farmers, musicians, domestic servants etc. are known and have been excavated from Sichuan province. This is a large example and is made from a pale yellowish-grey pottery, with the head made separately that fits into the hollow ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1490071 (stock #MC422)
Chinese Northern Qi Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure (AD 550 - 577)

This rare and unusual painted pottery figure was made during the Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments, traces of which still remain. Note the details of the clothing, the headgear, both tied with a bow, and the facial features. Where the hands are clasped together under the cloak is a purpose-made hole where original...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1490072 (stock #MC423)
Very Rare Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Lotus Jar with Sanskrit Inscription

This very rare, possibly unique, pottery jar was made between the 10th and 13th centuries, during the Five Dynasties period (AD 906 - 960), Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province. 

It is one of the most unusual Yunnan jars that we have seen. The design represents either lotus leaves or a lotus blossom. It is...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 2000 item #1490096 (stock #08432)


VASE NAMED SPRING CLOUDINESS

Japanese Adachi ware vase from Fukushima, named 'Shunin' (Spring cloudy sky) made by Saito Sadao aka 'Joami' (1934-?), attached with original wooden box noted "Awarded for the Japan contemporary crafts exhibition in 1999" at the lid, red-stamped wrapping cloth, printed personal history, and etc. approx. H 31 x 16 x 11 cm (12.20 x 6.29 x 4.33in).


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1990 item #1490195 (stock #12543)


LOVE LETTER FROM PROSTITUTE

One of old hand props for the performers of Nihon Buyo (Classical Japanese dance) or Kabuki actors called 'Tenbeni' (lit. 'Upper red'), originated from the customs of 'Yujo (Japanese prostitute) who draw the line with own lipstick on the upper part of love letter to the customers, as a rare type with just wave lines. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 228 x 20 cm (89.76 x 7.87in). Aged deterioration as is, with stains and rips. ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1490294 (stock #MC432)
Rare Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Pottery Lotus Leaf Jar - Dharma Wheel

This interesting pottery jar was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province. It is made from a fairly high-fired pale grey pottery, the yellowish-brown surface colour being due to the iron-rich Yunnan soil.

Strips of clay have been applied to the outer wall to form two bands each of six lotus l...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1490348 (stock #WN428)
A rare pair little cups with branch-shaped gilt copper handles, different flowers finely painted in "Famille rose" on white, base with a flower head. And a lobbed cup on four tiny feet, the four sides painted with a flower reserve between pink ground, the base with a stylised blue dragon. Condition: please look at the photos carefully - enamelware is much more delicate than porcelain, several hairlines and losses to enamel, wear to gilding. Dimension: pair: c. 7.3 cm long with handle, height. c....
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1490349 (stock #MC441)
Large Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar (Ex. Christie's)

This large pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is a well-made jar of fine form and good proportions. At the waist of its wide body are two sturdy loop handles. At the top of its wide body is quite a narrow neck with a flared mouth.

It is quite highly-fired ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1490352 (stock #MC438)
Fine Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar

This attractive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is a particularly fine example of its type, quite thinly-potted and highly-fired, made from a pale yellowish-brown pottery, the colour of which varies in places due to uneven conditions during firing. The surface is very smooth ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1490354 (stock #MC440)
Rare Chinese Neolithic Machang / Banshan Painted Pottery Jar

This unusual pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC), or possibly the earlier Banshan Phase (c.2600 - 2300 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is quite thinly-potted and highly-fired, made from a pale yellowish-brown pottery. Joining the shoulder of the wide body to the flared mouth edge are two loop hand...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1490378 (stock #MC444)
Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine pottery model of a horse was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fairly high-fired fine-grained grey pottery and has been "cold painted" in a pale pink pigment with details on top in red and black pigments. The horse stands upright and alert.

Height 27.5 cm. It is in fine condition with only faint traces of repair to a couple of the vulnerable legs (as should, of course, re...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1490379 (stock #MA001)
Chinese Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Bowl in Kiln Saggar

A rare opportunity to acquire a Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127) kiln saggar still containing its Qingbai porcelain bowl, excavated from a kiln site in the Jingdezhen area of Jiangxi province. This is one of a variety of different Qingbai porcelain wares in saggars, mostly bowls and dishes of varying sizes and patterns, that we were very lucky to be able to acquire some time ago and now offer for sale. 

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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1490384 (stock #MB549)
Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Zodiac Figure - Goat

This pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It takes a human form, other than the head which is of the zodiac animal represented, in this case the goat. The figure stands upright with hands clasped together against its chest under a flowing robe. It is made from a reddish pottery that has been cold-painted in a base coat of white on top of which are traces of orange and black pigments.

Height 26 cm (10.5 i...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1990 item #1490481 (stock #08435)


GYOTAKU

Gyotaku (Fish rubbing) as a traditional art form of Japanese fishermen, originated to be started by samurai warrior in the Edo period, 19th century and believed to have such the common discipline and spirituality of Bushido (Samurai’s chivalry). Here is a large gyotaku on frayed cotton textile, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 90 x 49 cm (35.43 x 19.29in)


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre AD 1000 item #1490573 (stock #MC449)
Large Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar - Siwa Culture (c. 1350 BC)

This large and impressive pottery jar dates to the Siwa culture (c. 1350 BC), one of the later Chinese Neolithic cultures overlapping the Bronze Age, and has been excavated from Gansu or Qinghai province in the north-west of China. It is of a very attractive shape: from its fairly small flat base, the body spreads out to a wide waist and then tapers in again to a neck of about the same width as the base before flaring out to fo...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1490631 (stock #12544)


JIZO EMA

Votive Japanese folk art piece of worshipper’s wooden tablet offered for the shrine, so-called ‘Ema’ (lit. ‘Horse picture’) of Jizo Bosatsu drawn by skillful painter, Edo period, 13.5 x 27.5 x 1.3 cm (5.31 x 10.82 x 0.51in)


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1490662 (stock #MC451)
Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Dish - Phoenix (35.5cm / 14")

This attractive large porcelain dish was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. It is of the type known as "Swatow" or "Zhangzhou" ware. It is coated in a thick glaze, the bold underglaze blue decoration of good colour featuring in the centre, a standing phoenix, surrounded by various floral patterns and flower blossoms. The outer wall is decorated with simple thin blue lines. The sand/gri...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1490663 (stock #MC452)
Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish - Kintsugi (37cm / 14.5")

This attractive large porcelain dish was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. It is of the type known as "Swatow" or "Zhangzhou" ware. It is coated in a thick glaze, the decoration provided on top with green, turquoise and red coloured enamels. The pattern features in the centre a phoenix standing in a garden. Surrounding this are panels containing lotus and other flowers surrounded by a ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1490737 (stock #08437)


NAKED JAPANESE WOMAN 1908

Old anonymous charcoal drawing backed with washi Japanese paper, dated back to the Meiji period (as related to another listed drawing of 'NAKED JAPANESE MAN 1908' signed with "Meiji 41 (1908) acquired from the same provenance at the same time), 46.4 x 62 cm (18.26 x 24.40in), in very fine antique condition with aged deterioration as is, with stain and surface cracks as seen. *Fixed with four small magnets on the wall when shooting, so that ...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1910 item #1490738 (stock #08438)


NAKED JAPANESE MAN 1908

Old anonymous charcoal drawing backed with washi Japanese paper, dated back to Meiji 41 (1908) as signed, 47.5 x 63.5 cm (18.70 x 24.99in), in very fine antique condition with aged deterioration as is, with stain and surface crack as seen. *Fixed with four small magnets on the wall when shooting, so that no holes at the corners. (Those magnets are not attached with this item.)


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Prehistorical item #1490765 (stock #12545)


JOMON STONE GLANS

Tip part of ancient Japanese ritual phallic object called 'Sekibo' (lit. 'Stone stick') dated back to the Jomon period (ca. 14000-1000 BCE), excavated from the Jomon site in Takayama, Gifu area, attached with wooden stand with plaster inside of hole for stabilising. Total with stand: H 7.3 cm (2.87in), Sekibo itself: H 5 x 4.5 x 5 cm (1.96 x 1.77 x 1.96in). Slightly stained with its plaster at the bottom.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1960 item #1490901 (stock #08441)


TANUKI SIGNBOARD OF CANDY STORE

Old wood carving raccoon dog formed hanging shop-signboard engraved as 'okashi' (confectionery) in kanji words, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan, W 49 x H 45 x D 4 cm (19.29 x 17.71 x 1.57in). Solid and heavy make, once gold foiled and faded so due to age as is. Also, some small cracks and peeling as seen.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Pre 1980 item #1490963 (stock #15150)


POJAGI TEA MATS

4 pieces set of traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textiles handmade from various scrap fabrics so-called ‘Pojagi (Bojagi)’, late 20th century, approx. 45 x 35 cm (17.71 x 13.77in) each. No same pattern is available as its highlight. Still some expected slight frays and stains due to aging as its uniqueness.


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1491094 (stock #08445)


KHOEKHOE

Mingei-African style of vintage Japanese hanging scroll mounting woodblock print of a figure of 'Khoekhoe' (ref. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Khoekhoe) as traditionally nomadic pastoralist indigenous population of South Africa, 20th century, Total: 31.5 x 125 cm (12.40 x 49.21in)


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1700 item #1491174 (stock #MC144)
Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Jar

This fine small porcelain jar was made during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty, or possibly a little earlier. It is finely decorated in underglaze blue with a pattern featuring blossoming branches, the pattern having a dark outline.

Height 9 cm. No repair or restoration; fine condition.

The collection number on the paper label to the base is that of the late Grahame Clarke, master potter, who originally bought this...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1491175 (stock #MC454)
Chinese Song / Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Dragon Jar

This "heavily-potted" small jar was made during the 13th / 14th century at the Longquan kilns, Zhejiang province. It has been made in two moulded sections, upper and lower, that were luted together prior to glazing. The upper part is decorated with a four-clawed dragon and the lower part with cloud and wave patterns. The surface is coated in a thick celadon glaze save for the slightly concave flat base.

Diameter 8.5 cm ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1491176 (stock #MC453)
Fine & Rare Chinese Song / Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Jarlet - Lotus Pattern

This rare small jar was made during the 13th / 14th century at the Longquan kilns, Zhejiang province. It is coated in a thick celadon glaze and has a particularly attractive and crisp moulded floral pattern including lotus blossoms. There are two small loop handles at the shoulder. The unglazed base is slightly concave.

Diameter 6.5 cm (2.5 inches). No repair or restoration; a lovely example in ...

All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1491198 (stock #1943)


FIREWORK MOLD 1890

Old wooden ball mold for making 'hanabi' (traditional Japanese firework), with aesthetically many random cutting tracks for peeling the papers off, signed as Meiji 23 (1890), D 10 cm (3.93in)


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All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1980 item #1491199 (stock #08446)


WILD HOT SPRINGS

Vintage anonymous oil painting on handmade easy canvas, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, 53 x 41 x 1.5 cm (20.86 x 16.14 x 0.59in)


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